Humpbacks Put on a Show Captain Dave ran east of the rigs and closely watched 8 humpback whales with more in the area.  It was a nice day...

OK, it’s Halloween and you deserve to be a little frightened. This is one scary marine mammal. EEEEEEeeeeeek! Ooodles of Cetacea on a...

Two of at least 13 humpback whales in the area today are seen diving together side by side. Humpback Whales Invade the Channel En Masse...

Scarlet and Shorty are Back Captain Eric and his crew headed east over a long period ground swell from the west, on glassy seas, to...

AIS ©Marine Traffic ships track for our trip today. 5 Humpbacks (including a calf) Mug the Condor Express Well, by now you probably heard...

One of six blue whales seen today in one hot spot area. you are looking at the anterior 1/3rd (approx) of this giant. Everyone on board...

An active Risso’s dolphin gets a little fresh air as it swims into the prevailing current, winds and swells. You are looking directly...

50+ Risso’s in Crystal Blue Water Steal Show Yes, Captain Dave and his team put the Condor Express into position for 2 nice, large, adult...

Fantastic Day but where is Shorty? Captain Dave and his crew ran into the eastern Santa Barbara Channel under sunny skies, calm seas with...

The very tip of a California sea lion’s nose is seen poking out of the water as its big eye looks directly at the camera. Sea lions are...

Outstanding weather & wildlife Down to the east Santa Barbara Channel the sun was shining bright and the ocean was calm.   The ocean was...

Our pal “Top Notch” is seen mugging the Condor Express and rolling over, waving its long pectoral flipper at the same time. The eyeball...

Humpback tonsil sill viewing and lots more Gotta make this one quick…out of town…typing on my phone.  We ran east.  Had four humpbacks....

A large adult Risso’s dolphin was among a dozen or so seen interacting with offshore bottlenose today. 5 Species of Cetaceans in One Trip...

A massive school of northern anchovies had developed into a tight ball on the surface and was attacked from above and below. Here we see...

Clear blue water enhances sightings again Captain Eric left Santa Barbara Harbor in fog so thick he could not see Stern’s Wharf.  Luckily...

A larger female humpback whale kicks up her tail flukes as her calf swims alongside. Spectacular Blue, Calm and Full of Life It was...

Blue skies, Blue water, Blue whale !   ..and more. After enjoying some tremendous sightings of 4 humpback whales and at least 2,000 long...

A great ocean hot spot developed today where sea lions, common dolphins, black vented shearwaters, other seabirds, and a humpback whale...

Humpback waterfall. Mirror and rippled glass ocean full of life The adventure began under sunny blue skies and a rippled ocean surface. ...